Mary J. Blige is expanding her empire.
Mary J. Blige Has a New Label and Star Collaborators but Recalls Her Classic Origins in ‘Good Morning Gorgeous’: Album Review
11.02.2022 - 21:13 / variety.com
A.D. Amorosi Thirty years since her debut album asked the question “What’s the 411?,” and mere days before appearing as the (lone) female in the Super Bowl LVI halftime show, Mary J.
Blige proves that the shine on her crown as the Queen of Hip-Hop Soul goes untarnished. Her reign is undiminished and even furthered, as there’s a huskier edge than usual to “Good Morning Gorgeous,” her first album through 300 Entertainment, a label where Young Thug and Megan Thee Stallion keep house.Working in accordance with Tina Turner’s dictum of keeping every sound nice-and-rough, Blige still brings rap attitude to her notably emotive vocal flips, and teams that edge, again, with a ruminatively articulated and highly personalized take on the Black Woman Experience.
Call it empowerment. Call it autonomy.
As long as Blige can get in the pocket of a track, and live as intimately within the melody as its lyrics exist within her psyche, we’re cool. Welcoming a Murderers’ Row of producers (Bongo By the Way, D’Mile, Cool & Dre, London on da Track, DJ Khaled, etc.) and letting them loose on her thickest track list since 2014’s “The London Sessions” aids Blige in keeping her razor’s edge.
For all of her sharpness, there is Blige’s naturally regal elegance to contend with on jazzier mid-tempo cuts such as “Rent Money” and “On Top.” “No Idea,” written by Blige with Anderson .Paak in his current phase as scratchy vintage-soul purveyor (Silk Sonic), rumbles and hums with deep brass, rolling rhythm, and enough space for its heartbroken vocalist to move with real swagger. “Got me feeling like Janet,” rips Blige before doubling up her own voice and hitting a choice chorus of “No, I can’t tell you what to do / I can’t tell you how to move.” (.Paak
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02.03.2022 / 20:10
Mary J. Blige to Produce ‘Real Love’-Inspired Lifetime Movie
Jennifer Maas TV Business WriterMary J. Blige’s iconic ’90s song “Real Love” is being turned into a Lifetime movie, with the Queen of Hip-Hop Soul executive producing the made-for-TV film.One of her most beloved and memorable tracks, “Real Love” was Blige’s first song to hit the Top 10 and was certified gold two months after its release in 1992.Per Lifetime, in the coming-of-age romantic drama “Real Love,” Kendra sets off on her own for the first time to a college in upstate New York, determined to focus on her studies.
deadline.com
02.03.2022 / 20:07
Mary J. Blige To Executive Produce Lifetime Movie ‘Real Love’ Inspired By Her Song
Mary J. Blige has re-teamed with Lifetime to executive produce Real Love, a new original film inspired by her hit ’90s song of the same name. Blige will executive produce via her Blue Butterfly production banner, alongside Ashaunna Ayars and Nicole Jackson.
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27.02.2022 / 06:29
2022 NAACP Image Awards: Mary J. Blige Performs At the Iconic Apollo Theater
Mary J. Blige took the stage during the NAACP Image Awards on Saturday night. The Queen of hip-hop soul took the stage from New York City’s iconic Apollo Theater and performed the lead single from her recent album, «Good Morning Gorgeous.»Standing in a sleek purple and black gown, and backed by a full band, Blige belted out the lyrics to the song, before going into her 1992 hit,.
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22.02.2022 / 19:33
Adele Cozies Up to Rich Paul at NBA All-Star Game, Hangs With Mary J. Blige
Adele is saying hello from the sideline. On Sunday, the singing superstar was one of the many famous faces sitting courtside for the 2022 NBA All-Star Game in Cleveland, Ohio. The event doubled as a date night for the performer, who is in the process of rescheduling her Las Vegas residency. She and boyfriend Rich Paul were seated together, Adele unmissable in a leopard-print statement coat.
nme.com
20.02.2022 / 12:43
Watch DJ Khaled bring out Lil Wayne, Lil Baby, Migos and more for NBA All-Star performance
DJ Khaled helmed an All-Star performance for the NBA last night (February 19), recruiting Lil Wayne, Lil Baby, Migos, Mary J. Blige, Ludacris and Gunna – watch it below.Dubbed ‘DJ Khaled & Friends’, the performance came as part of the 2022 NBA All-Star Weekend, an annual event (this year held in Cleveland, Ohio), which sees a number of performances and exhibitions, ending with the NBA All-Star Game.The eight-minute performance saw Khaled joined by a host of his contemporaries one by one, with Lil Baby joining the party first for a performance of ‘Every Chance I Get’.Gunna was next, performing his own track ‘Pushin P’, before ‘Migos’ performed ‘We Going Crazy’, Mary J.
variety.com
17.02.2022 / 22:13
Mary J. Blige to Perform at 2022 NAACP Image Awards
Wilson Chapman editorThe NAACP and BET have announced the performers and presenters for the 53rd NAACP Image Awards.Nine-time Grammy Award winner and recent Super Bowl halftime show headliner Mary J. Blige will perform at the live show. The ceremony will also feature Samuel L.
etonline.com
15.02.2022 / 05:39
Behind the Scenes of Mary J. Blige's Super Bowl Look: Last-Minute Changes and Shoe Secrets (Exclusive)
Mary J. Blige brought the drama, glitz, glamour and soul to the Super Bowl LVI halftime show!The queen of hip-hop and soul dazzled in a custom Dundas look as she performed alongside Dr. Dre, Snoop Dogg, Eminem, Kendrick Lamar and 50 Cent during the halftime show at So-Fi Stadium.
thefader.com
14.02.2022 / 20:17
Watch Dr. Dre, Snoop Dogg, Kendrick Lamar, Eminem, and Mary J. Blige’s Super Bowl halftime show
Dr. Dre was joined by Snoop Dogg, Kendrick Lamar, Eminem, and Mary J.
us.hola.com
14.02.2022 / 18:43
Mary J. Blige says Super Bowl show will take things to ‘a whole other level’
Mary J. Blige’s Super Bowl halftime show will be a crazy good time for all involved. The seasoned rapper and performer is one of this year’s halftime performers, alongside Snoop Dogg and Dr. Dre, and she couldn’t be more excited over the chance to perform in one of the country’s most emblematic events.Every must-see Super Bowl 2022 commercialSuper Bowl 2022: Celebrity sightings in Los AngelesIn an interview with Entertainment Tonight, Blige set a high bar for her performance.
etonline.com
14.02.2022 / 05:17
Mary J. Blige Brings the Drama As Kendrick Lamar Pays Homage to L.A. During Super Bowl Halftime Show
Mary J. Blige may be from New York, but she was right at home on the Pepsi Super Bowl Halftime Show stage in Los Angeles.
glamour.com
14.02.2022 / 04:55
Mary J. Blige Won the 2022 Super Bowl Halftime Show
Straight Outta Compton, Set It Off, and Friday among his many notable works.And for the first time ever, the Halftime Show included American Sign Language performers. Deaf rappers Sean Forbes and Warren “WaWa” Snipe were on hand to energetically interpret the music.
nme.com
12.02.2022 / 12:13
Mary J. Blige on not being paid to perform at the Super Bowl: “It’s an opportunity of a lifetime”
Mary J. Blige has shared her thoughts on not being paid to perform at this year’s Super Bowl Halftime Show.The Queen of hip-hop soul is set to perform alongside Dr. Dre, Eminem, Snoop Dogg and Kendrick Lamar during this Sunday’s (February 13) NFL showdown between the Cincinnati Bengals and L.A.